#2C47A4 Hex Color
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Deep and slightly dull, this blue leans toward navy with a cool, grayed undertone. Use #2c47a4 as a dominant base in finance, tech, or government design. White text reads at about 8.3:1 contrast, so small body copy stays legible. It looks richer beside burgundy than camel, and softer supporting tones come from mixing gray. The hex code #2c47a4 reads serious and steady.
Questions about #2c47a4
What is #2c47a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #2c47a4 is rgb(44, 71, 164), in HSL hsl(227, 58%, 41%) and in CMYK 73%, 57%, 0%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #2c47a4?
Warm accents like burgundy or burnt orange make #2c47a4 feel richer than the usual gray pairing. Soft cream also works when you need a lighter counterpoint in the palette.
Is #2c47a4 readable on white or black?
#2c47a4 has a 8.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.54:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.